Our Application Process

Ready to apply to Glenelg Country School?

 

We’re happy to have your interest and the opportunity to educate and inspire your child. The various steps of our application process are designed to help insure that your child will transition successfully into our school. For priority consideration, applications must be submitted for the following school year by December 15. All remaining items in the application process must be completed and/or submitted by January 31 in order to receive an admissions decision in mid-February. We continue with rolling admissions until a class is full, so late applications are welcome for available spots or for our waitpool. If you need any assistance along the way, please contact us.

Step 1
Complete Inquiry Form

We will email you login instructions to a secure parent portal within our website. Each parent or guardian noted on the inquiry form with an email address will receive these instructions and have access to your child’s admission page.

Step 2
Discover More

Although not required, families may wish to attend a Discovery Day or take a personal tour prior to submitting an application. For students applying to grades 6–11, we invite you to schedule a Meet & Greet session this fall.

Step 3
Submit Application

Submit an application by logging into myGCS. An application fee of $75 is required.

Step 4
Schedule Assessment and Testing

Assessing students during the admission process helps us determine how we can support your child’s growth and development. Our programs are designed to meet your child where they are to help them excel academically and socially.

Step 5
Request Student Records

You must request that your child’s records be sent to GCS. Download, sign, and submit the School Record Request form found in myGCS to your child’s current school. The school is asked to email records directly to us.

Step 6
Request Teacher Recommendations

Specific recommendations requirements can be found in myGCS. Requests can be made within myGCS by providing the teacher or administrator’s name and email. Recommendation forms are strictly confidential and are not shared with the parents.

Step 7
Submit Questionnaires

Parent and student questionnaires are found in myGCS and are specifically selected based upon the grade to which you are applying. Forms may be emailed, faxed, mailed, or hand-delivered to the Admission Office.

Step 8
Submit Agreement

Download and print the Electronic Signature Agreement found in myGCS. For enrollment purposes, both parent signatures are required. If only one parent has legal custody, that one parent’s signature is sufficient with supporting documentation.

 

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Testing and Assessments

 

Testing and assessment requirements for specific levels are described below:

 

Little Dragons

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Pre-Kindergarten

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Kindergarten

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Grade 1

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Grades 2–5

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Grades 6–11

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The First Step in Your Child’s Future.

If you haven’t already, please fill out our online inquiry form or contact the Admissions Office at 410.531.7347. Once we receive your inquiry, you will be given access to myGCS so you can view community-wide news, photos, videos, and additional information pertinent to our students, families, and school.

 

Non-Discriminatory Policy

Glenelg Country School admits students of any race, color, nationality, or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities accorded or made available at our school. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national, or ethnic origin in the administration of our education policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic, and other school-administered programs, and the appointment of faculty and staff.